Obituaries

Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Iron River, MI

Maria B. Meneguzzo

Maria B. Meneguzzo

May 12, 2019

Maria Barbara Meneguzzo, age 84, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Marquette, MI, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by her family.   Maria was born on May 11, 1935 in Cologne, Germany, the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Hausmann) Schmitt. She attended the Escanaba Schools, graduating from Escanaba High School in 1954. She then attended Mount Mary...

Janet L. Smith

Janet L. Smith

May 3, 2019

Janet L. Smith, age 82, of Eagle River, WI, formerly of Iron River, MI, was taken home by the Lord into his loving arms on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Rhinelander, WI. She was born on February 18, 1937 in Crandon, WI; the daughter of the late Russell and Opal (Jarvis) Logan.  She attended...

Benjamin J. Tart, Jr.

Benjamin J. Tart, Jr.

Apr 29, 2019

Benjamin “Pogo” Tart Jr., age 58, of Iron River, MI, passed away on April 29, 2019 after a boating accident.    He was born on May 31, 1961 in Ashland, WI, the son of the Shirley (Nelson) Tart and the late Benjamin Tart Sr.  He attended the Mellen Public Schools in Mellen, WI.  He was a US Army Veteran.  Pogo married...

Gregory J. Anderson

Gregory J. Anderson

Apr 24, 2019

Gregory J. Anderson, age 57, of Chanhassen, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Iron River, MI.  He was born on November 8, 1961 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of Jack and Eunice (Clement) Anderson.  Greg attended the West Iron County Schools, graduating with the Class of 1980.  He then attended Michigan Technological University earning a degree...

Catherine M. Holt

Catherine M. Holt

Apr 22, 2019

Catherine M. Holt, age 83, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on February 25, 1936 in Phelps, WI, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Stevens) Becraft.  She attended school in Eagle River, graduating with the Class of 1954.  Catherine married Jess Holt on March 30,...

Kurt C. Wagner

Kurt C. Wagner

Apr 22, 2019

Kurt C. Wagner, 66, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Nelma, WI.  Born August 6, 1952 in Blue Island, IL to the late Charles L. and Jule C. (Pahlke) Wagner.  He attended the Blue Island Schools, graduating from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School. Kurt’s many work experiences included: being a handy man, working on...

Jerald P. Dunn

Jerald P. Dunn

Apr 20, 2019

Beloved Jerald Patrick Dunn, age 70, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Jerald was born on May 6, 1948 in Waukesha, WI, the son of the late Joseph and Dolores (Hoffman) Dunn.  He attended the Arrowhead and Waukesha, WI schools, graduating from Waukesha High School in 1966. Jerry had an...

Annette L. Puckett

Annette L. Puckett

Apr 19, 2019

Annette L. Puckett, age 82, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Oakridge Gardens in Menasha, WI.  Annette was born on February 5, 1937 in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of the late Andrew and Louise (Abrahamson) Puckett. She attended the Stambaugh Schools. Annette married James J. Puckett on September 8, 1956 in Iron River and...

Gerald L. Bonno

Gerald L. Bonno

Apr 13, 2019

Gerald “Bun” L. Bonno, age 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019 of apparent cardiac arrest with his loving family by his side.  He was born on December 14, 1930 in Gladstone, MI, the son of the late Dalor Joseph and Armosa Marie (Groleau) Bonno. He attended the Gladstone Schools, graduating...

Lorraine Saigh

Lorraine Saigh

Apr 12, 2019

Lorraine Saigh, age 98, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. She was born on June 5, 1920 in Norway, MI, the daughter of the late Andrew and Theresa (Rosatti) Ropelle.  She attended and graduated from the Norway Schools.  She then attended Northern Michigan University and earned her teaching degree.  Lorraine...

Jay D. Luckey

Jay D. Luckey

Apr 8, 2019

Jay D. Luckey, age 48, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born on June 3, 1970 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Lance and Gloria (Pollock) Luckey.  He attended the West Iron County Schools.  He was employed as a roofer for 30 years.  He enjoyed fishing and bow hunting, going to the...

Beatrice J. Havican

Beatrice J. Havican

Apr 1, 2019

Beatrice J. Havican, age 86, of Alvin, WI passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in Panama City, FL. She was born on December 2, 1932 in Champion, MI; the daughter of the late Edward and Sylvia (Deuell) Duhame. She attended Schools in Champion Michigan. Beatrice married James J. Havican on June 3, 1950...

Elna E. Ponozzo

Elna E. Ponozzo

Mar 23, 2019

Elna E. Ponozzo, age 88, of Iron River, MI. passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at home. She was born November 24, 1930 in Beechwood, MI, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Hirvrela) Norkoli. She attended the Iron River schools, Graduating from Iron River High School with the Class of 1948. Elna married Harvey R. Ponozzo Sr. on...

Marie L. Fifield

Marie L. Fifield

Mar 22, 2019

Marie L. Fifield, age 88 of Iron River, MI, passed away at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, surrounded by family on March 22, 2019. Marie Fifield was born on August 3rd, 1930 in Iron River. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Laura (Adasewicz) Michlin. She grew up in Iron River and attended the Iron River...

Deborah J. Tulppo

Deborah J. Tulppo

Mar 22, 2019

Deborah J. Tulppo, age 67 of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday March 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 16, 1951 in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of George and Virginia (King) Brown. She attended Ypsilanti Public Schools, class of 1970. Deborah married Robert Tulppo on September 23, 2000 in Belleville, MI., and...

William K. Worth

William K. Worth

Mar 15, 2019

William “Bill” K. Worth, age 67, of Iron River, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019 at his home.  He was born on July 1, 1951 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Marshall K. and Katheryn (Wills) Worth.  Bill attended the Iron River Schools and graduated from West Iron County High School in 1969.  He then...

Kerry L. Vande Hey

Kerry L. Vande Hey

Mar 15, 2019

Kerry L. Vande Hey, age 70, of Iron River, MI, formerly of Green Bay, WI, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on May 26, 1948 in Green Bay, WI, the son of the late Myron and Murilla (Walton) Vande Hey.  He attended and graduated from the Green Bay Schools.     Kerry married Mary...

Sandra J. Tegge

Sandra J. Tegge

Mar 13, 2019

Sandra J. Tegge, age 77, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Covington, MI, surrounded by her loving family and ever faithful dog, Cassidy. She was born on November 2, 1941 in Stambaugh, MI; the daughter of the late Lawrence and Janet (Rankin) Lindstrom, Sr.  She attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating...

Betty J. Mclean

Betty J. Mclean

Mar 9, 2019

Betty J. McLean, age 93, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. She was born on July 23, 1925 in Iron River, MI, the daughter of the late Garfield and Leona (Juneau) Harris. She attended and graduated from Stambaugh High School with the Class of 1944....

Jeanette C. Sliva

Jeanette C. Sliva

Mar 8, 2019

Jeanette C. Sliva, age 87, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Jeanette was born on March 21, 1931 in Stambaugh, MI; the daughter of the late Tillio and Mary (Rosa) Ponosso. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Jeanette attended the Iron River Schools, graduating with the Class of...